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  Mountain Wave Turbulence: Where You Find It, And How To Avoid It

  There are two primary types of mountain waves: trapped lee waves, and vertically propagating waves. In this article, we'll focus on trapped lee waves, and the types of turbulence you can expect flying through them.

  • • Article
  • Corey Komarec
  • 10/31/2026
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  Class E Airspace: How Its Marked At the Surface

  Here's how it's marked on VFR sectional charts.

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/31/2026
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  Quiz: 6 Questions to See How Much You Know About Airspace

  You can't see it, you just have to know where it is...

  • • Quiz
  • Corey Komarec
  • 10/30/2026
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  Pass Your Instrument Checkride With Boldmethod's Instrument Course

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/10/2025

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  Your Guide To Minimum VFR Altitudes

  How are minimum altitudes calculated? We explain.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/29/2026
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  5 Weather Products That Help You Determine Icing Conditions

  It's your responsibility to determine if and where icing conditions exist. Make sure you're using the right weather products to determine the potential for icing conditions on your flight.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/29/2026
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  Descent Below DA/MDA: What Do You Need To See?

  In partnership with Garmin

  What's the slope?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/29/2026
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  Quiz: 6 Questions To See If You Could Fly The GPS 16 Approach Into KRIC

  You're cleared for the approach, but are you really ready for it?

  • • Quiz
  • Corey Komarec
  • 10/28/2026
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  What Happens If You Stall In a Slip Vs. Skid?

  Here's what happens when you stall in a slip vs. a skid.

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/28/2026

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  Supercharge Your Flight Training With The All-New Boldmethod App

  Welcome to next-level flight training.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/30/2023
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  Fatigued Pilots Land On The Wrong Runway After A Visual Approach Clearance

  Visual approaches can be challenging in the IFR world. Here's how one experienced, dual-ATP rated crew landed on a runway 6,000 feet shorter than the ATC-cleared runway.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/27/2026
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  7 Tips To Make Better Radio Calls On Your Next Flight

  Before you key the mic, think about the most concise way to make your radio call.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/27/2026
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  Can You Depart An Airport Under IFR If There's No SID or ODP?

  You can, but...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/27/2026
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  Quiz: 5 Questions To See How Much You Know About Fall Weather

  Fall weather is a mixed bag. Good luck!

  • • Quiz
  • Corey Komarec
  • 10/26/2026
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  Where Are You Located On This Back Course Approach?

  Are you left or right of course?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/25/2026